Capability & Training Officer – Emergency Services

7 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Australian Red Cross Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
  • Permanent, Full time
  • Based in Darwin
  • World's largest Humanitarian movement

About Red Cross

Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

About the role

This position plays a pivotal role in building sector capability and enhancing emergency response readiness in the Northern Territory. It is specifically focused on strengthening the capability of both internal and external stakeholders involved in emergency management, ensuring effective preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience during emergencies.

Day to Day you will

  • Design, develop, and implement capability building activities, trainings and initiatives

    tailored to evacuation centre management and other relevant areas in the Northern Territory context.
  • Incorporate best practices, protocols, and local considerations into training

    materials to ensure relevance and effectiveness.
  • Facilitate capability building sessions, trainings and workshops for stakeholders involved in

    evacuation centre management and other emergency management.
  • Work collaboratively with local stakeholders to identify training needs and gaps in emergency services including evacuation centre management.
  • Develop strategies to enhance sector capability through skill development, scenario-based exercises, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including local

    authorities, community organisations, and Indigenous communities.

What you will bring

  • Demonstrated sound technical knowledge and expertise in developing and

    delivering capability building activities, trainings and initiatives, preferably in emergency

    management or related fields.
  • Sound understanding of evacuation centre management principles, protocols,

    and best practices.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage

    effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of Indigenous culture and sensitivity to community needs in the

    Northern Territory context is advantageous.

A current Driver's licence is a mandatory requirements for this role.

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.

Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid 'Me' day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options

Further information

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Housing and Disability Award – Level 4.

Applications close:  9am Monday 13th October however applicants may be contacted prior to closing date.

For any enquiries, please contact Sabeeha Nihad at – please note this is only for enquiries, all applications must be submitted through our website for consideration.

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